HI, travelled from Blayney to Bega via Bathurst, Katoomba, Hume Hway almost to Bowral, Kangaroo Valley, Nowra then down the NSW south coast to Ulladulla then a final stint to Bega.
I had to go this way since my drysuit was in for repair with Hot n Dry who are located at Ulladulla - they are the only people in Australia who do genuine dry suits that are suitable for dinghy and yacht sailors. They do other suits as well such as an order they have at the moment for an Antarctic exploration team. Anyway, the factory is hidden away in the back streets of Ulladulla - most of their work is mail order.
I found out my dry suit is 13 years old. WOW. It had been back once before for repairs to the bands (they perish, especially from heat!!) Thank you to Denise at Hot n Dry for calling me up on the journey and helping with the pick up arrangemenrs.
Did the leg Pheasants Nest to Ulladulla in one leg. Had storms through the highlands area, and then was on the fringe of rain and intermittent showers all the way to Bega. Got here about 1830 - so it has been another big day. I now have about 1650km on the odometer for this trip, with about 700 to go.
Trailer is going fine - no heat build up on the cups over the bearings.
Car all good - but I think I need new wiper blades! Aaargh.
Stayed in a motel tonite - and had dinner at the famous Pearl Chinese Restaurant, in the Grand Hotel. I once ordered a cappacino after a meal there and was told "Sorry we only do real coffee" (meaning instant). It is the MOST Australian Chinese I have been to!!
Tomorrow I press on around the coast - from Ulladulla it is 30km shorter this way than going up via Canberra, but the latter is faster because of the dual carriage ways etc.
S
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So pleased you finally met up with your Dry Suit, no doubt that is a load off your mind.
ReplyDelete1650k's that's amazing, glad everything is going well, best you get some wiper blades pronto as there will be more rain no doubt.
Nothing like "Australian Chinese" it must be good if you have been there before. Good you have a motel, you should be refreshed for the journey ahead - All the best for tomorrow.